Sri Lanka Situation

A bunch of you have been asking me about what's going on in Sri Lanka and if I'm safe. Here's the rundown:

• Me and the ADP team are safe and haven't been exposed to any danger or violence. We are taking precautions and not trying to tempt fate.
• The U.S. Embassy issued a warning to Americans in Sri Lanka to avoid government and millitary buildings and areas, and we're heeding their advice
• There was a suicide bombing near the Fort area of Colombo on April 26, which is about 10km north of our hotel.
• Nothing has happened in Colombo since, though there's noticable increased security. Violence is growing in the North and East regions where there's a Tamil majority.

The feeling here is quite strange. Sri Lankans have been living with violence for decades, so it doesn't feel as if anything's changed. Business as usual, really. Its pretty sad because most locals I've talked to agree that its Sri Lanka itself that's to blame for the lack of progress, and the vast majority of Sinhalese and Tamils want peace and live side by side.

If anything further happens, especially close by, I'll take necessary precautions. Thanks to all who've expressed concern for me. The best way I've found to keep up with the Sri Lankan news is through a Google News search.